2020 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A MOT pass rate: 83.7% (3,467 tests)
Is the 2020 E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A getting worse?
Pass rate of 2020-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.1% -8.7 vs same-age |
82.1% visual scale |
| 2024 | 84.1% -5.8 vs same-age |
84.1% visual scale |
| 2025 | 85.0% -4.0 vs same-age |
85.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2020 E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 523 | 57.9% |
| 2 | Road Wheels | 230 | 25.5% |
| 3 | Brakes | 39 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Suspension | 38 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Visibility | 24 | 2.7% |
All E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (this page) | 3,467 | 83.7% | -6.3 pts | 41,399 |
| 2021 | 2,410 | 84.3% | -6.1 pts | 36,672 |
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FAQs
Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A reliable?
2020-registered examples passed 83.7% of their MOT tests (3,467 tests, 2023–2025), -6.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 6 years old with a median 41,399 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2020 E 220 AMG Lne Ngt Ed Prm + D A?
The median tested example shows 41,399 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.